Prospect Park South vs Astoria: Safety Comparison

Side-by-side safety comparison for two of NYC’s most popular neighborhoods. Which is safer for renters in 2026?

Updated September 26, 2026

	Prospect Park South Brooklyn	Astoria Queens
Safety Grade	D	B
30-Day Incidents	1016	130
Violent Crime	0	0
Robbery	0	0
Drug Activity	0	0

Verdict

Astoria is currently safer with 130 incidents vs 1016 in Prospect Park South. Safety grades: Prospect Park South (D) vs Astoria (B).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prospect Park South or Astoria safer?

Astoria currently has fewer incidents (130 vs 1016 in the last 30 days) and a B safety grade.

Which has more violent crime?

Prospect Park South: 0 violent incidents. Astoria: 0. These counts reflect the last 30 days.

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